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Guest Viewpoint

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An Appeal to Build Networks of Care for Collective Health

An Open Letter to the Whiteaker Community Council and all neighbors in the Whit

OpinionViewpoint 11 months ago

Recently, a letter has been circulating from the Whiteaker Community Council to the city of Eugene and its Parks department requesting that they “revoke any … Continue reading →

Because It Can Happen Here

Oregonians Fight Book Bans, Celebrate the Freedom to Read

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Martha Freeman Twenty years ago, my book The Trouble with Babies was removed from a school at the request of a trustee horrified that … Continue reading →

Not a Trashy Controversy

Conservative county commissioners seek to sabotage a proposed recycling facility

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Joe Berney You may have heard about the recent controversy surrounding a facility that will recycle over 80,000 tons of materials annually, convert methane … Continue reading →

There’s No Place Like Home

From immigrants to the unhoused, everyone deserves a home to come back to

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Victoria Koch As a child I quickly learned from my father the importance of having a place to call home. He made our modest … Continue reading →

Resisting Eugene’s War On the Homeless

Forcing the city to do something on homelessness 

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Lynn Porter  A local activist wrote, “The city is crushing the homeless faster than we can save them.” Another tells me the city’s homeless … Continue reading →

In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen

Celebrating 25 years of national Farmers Market Week

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Rachael Ward  Summer is in full bloom, and for local food lovers that means trips to the farmers market to stock up on crunchy … Continue reading →

More Than a Festival

Pride in the Park is a life-saving event for many and needs the support of community leaders

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Eugene Pride Board For 30 years, Eugene Pride has been an annual tradition for our area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road

Advice for foot travelers from an experienced pedestrian

Viewpoint 1 year ago

By Doyle Srader So I’ve lived in Eugene for 17 years. The entire time, I’ve commuted to work on foot, two miles in the morning … Continue reading →

Accessing OCF

How the Oregon Country Fair can be more accessible

Viewpoint 1 year ago

By Shasta Kearns Moore The Oregon Country Fair has been a bright thread woven throughout the fabric of my life. My first Fair was in … Continue reading →

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